Paris Street Pianos

Touring internationally since 2008, Play Me, I’m Yours is artwork by British artist Luke Jerram. It has reached over two million people worldwide – more than 700 pianos have already been installed in 38 cities across the globe, from Los Angeles to Paris, bearing the simple instruction ‘Play Me, I’m Yours’.

Produced by Community, Play Me, I’m Yours came back to Paris this year. Forty-six street pianos, decorated by artists and groups, were placed at the disposal of passersby across the entire city from 25 June to 9 July. During this two week period 40 micro-concerts were played by amateur and professional musicians.

No one was at the piano when I walked into Gare d’Austerlitz in late September. Then she began to play…